Confederate Prison Site

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973. The prison housed Confederate prisoners during Civil War.

Getting There & Details

Hours
24 hr access
Address
Williams St. at Broadway
Phone
800-258-6645
Map
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